Jonathan Skillings
@jonathanskillings.bsky.social
Editorial Director at CNET. Grew up in Maine. Word guy. Jazz lover. Army vet.
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This is my petition to get tech companies to only hire late night show hosts to run their tech events going forward. Everyone say thank you Jimmy Fallon for a fun Google Pixel 10 event! www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...
Thank You, Jimmy Fallon, for Making the Google Pixel 10 Event Fun
Commentary: Move over, Pixel 10 -- this is Fallon's show now.
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August 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
This is my petition to get tech companies to only hire late night show hosts to run their tech events going forward. Everyone say thank you Jimmy Fallon for a fun Google Pixel 10 event! www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...
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Quest 3S sale is looking pretty damn good. Yes the lenses are not as good as 3 but at this price it’s ok. www.cnet.com/deals/prime-...
Prime Day Just Brought the Meta Quest 3S Down to a New All-Time Low Price
You can save up to $70 on this VR headset thanks to Amazon's exclusive Prime Day discount. Get it while you can.
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July 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Quest 3S sale is looking pretty damn good. Yes the lenses are not as good as 3 but at this price it’s ok. www.cnet.com/deals/prime-...
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#PrimeDay is here. And we’ve got the can't-miss deals on everything from tech gadgets to outdoor essentials, kitchen gear and more so you can save big.
Follow our live blog for the latest deals and steals we find 🛍️
Follow our live blog for the latest deals and steals we find 🛍️
Best Prime Day Deals: I've Got the Inside Scoop on 80+ of My Favorite Discounts From Apple, Samsung, Anker and More
Prime Day is here. And I've got the can't-miss deals on everything from tech gadgets to outdoor essentials, kitchen gear and more so you can save big.
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July 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#PrimeDay is here. And we’ve got the can't-miss deals on everything from tech gadgets to outdoor essentials, kitchen gear and more so you can save big.
Follow our live blog for the latest deals and steals we find 🛍️
Follow our live blog for the latest deals and steals we find 🛍️
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Nearly 3 in 4 (73%) home voice assistant users have privacy concerns about AI integrations on smart home voice assistants and more than half (56%) would not be willing to pay an extra subscription fee for additional AI features.
Amazon Teases Big Alexa AI Upgrade Tomorrow, but 73% of Users Have Privacy Concerns, CNET Survey Finds
As Amazon reinvents Alexa, it remains the most trusted smart home assistant -- but our exclusive CNET survey shows trust and cost remain key concerns.
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February 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Nearly 3 in 4 (73%) home voice assistant users have privacy concerns about AI integrations on smart home voice assistants and more than half (56%) would not be willing to pay an extra subscription fee for additional AI features.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Starting Jan 4 @cnet.com ‘s reporters, video producers and social stars will be in Vegas at CES. Look for all the cool tech @katiecollins.bsky.social highlights here along with ~umpteen skeets from me about TVs. AMA! www.cnet.com/tech/ces-202...
CES 2025: What to Expect From the Massive Tech Bonanza
CNET's experts have decades of experience bringing one of the biggest technology events on the planet straight to you.
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December 26, 2024 at 2:49 PM
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Starting Jan 4 @cnet.com ‘s reporters, video producers and social stars will be in Vegas at CES. Look for all the cool tech @katiecollins.bsky.social highlights here along with ~umpteen skeets from me about TVs. AMA! www.cnet.com/tech/ces-202...
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December 9, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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I wrote about how Twitter and Threads prove that algorithms are a bad way to curate social networks that need to be timely and reliable. And how Bluesky benefits from turning the job back to humans. https://www.fastcompany.com/91239259/bluesky-starter-packs-threads-twitter-for-you-algorithm
December 4, 2024 at 5:08 PM
I wrote about how Twitter and Threads prove that algorithms are a bad way to curate social networks that need to be timely and reliable. And how Bluesky benefits from turning the job back to humans. https://www.fastcompany.com/91239259/bluesky-starter-packs-threads-twitter-for-you-algorithm
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November 27, 2024 at 10:27 PM
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A few words about the big difference between PRIMARY and SECONDARY sources. Podcasters, TikTok stars and other "influencers" are getting all the attention right now, but for the most part they are secondary sources, talking about / riffing on / remixing what primary sources have gathered elsewhere
November 27, 2024 at 7:39 PM
A few words about the big difference between PRIMARY and SECONDARY sources. Podcasters, TikTok stars and other "influencers" are getting all the attention right now, but for the most part they are secondary sources, talking about / riffing on / remixing what primary sources have gathered elsewhere
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I wrote some thoughts on Bluesky since coming here, and how I found joys in smaller connections. www.cnet.com/news/social-...
Bluesky Is the Small Comfort I'd Been Looking For. Let's Hope It Lasts
Commentary: I rediscovered the joy of small social networks and now Bluesky is exploding. I hope it keeps its soul.
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November 22, 2024 at 1:11 PM
I wrote some thoughts on Bluesky since coming here, and how I found joys in smaller connections. www.cnet.com/news/social-...
Thinking about buying a PS5 or Xbox this holiday shopping season? Not saying you shouldn't, but you kinda don't need to. My CNET colleague Zach McAuliffe has some thoughts on the matter: www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/...
Your Phone Is All You Need for Gaming Now. Sorry, Consoles
The best game machinery could already be in your pocket: affordable, reliable and more than capable.
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November 20, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Thinking about buying a PS5 or Xbox this holiday shopping season? Not saying you shouldn't, but you kinda don't need to. My CNET colleague Zach McAuliffe has some thoughts on the matter: www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/...
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If you are, or know, a copy editor looking for work right now, get in touch with me here. RTs appreciated!
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March 6, 2024 at 3:33 PM
If you are, or know, a copy editor looking for work right now, get in touch with me here. RTs appreciated!